Harry's Carpets Opens Public Recycling Site in Vacaville
The new drop-off location aims to reduce landfill waste following state legislation.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Home Cleaning
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Harry's Carpets opened a public carpet recycling drop-off site in Vacaville in October 2026. This initiative supports sustainability efforts to lower the amount of material sent to landfills.
Why it matters
Business owners established this site to promote environmental sustainability and help address the volume of carpet materials discarded annually. It aligns with statewide goals to increase recovery rates before upcoming legislative mandates take effect.
California sees approximately 300 million pounds of discarded carpet material yearly, while the state achieved a 37% recycling rate last year compared to the 5% U.S. average. The new Vacaville location uses a 40-yard-long dumpster to manage collection.
The players
Harry's Carpets
This Vacaville business provides removal services and operates a designated public recycling drop-off site.
Gavin Newsom
He is the Governor of California who signed legislation requiring all removed carpet to be recycled by 2029.
Carpet America Recovery Effort
This organization designates recycling sites and facilitates the transport of materials to processing facilities.
The details
The site operates under the California Carpet Stewardship Program and is officially designated by the Carpet America Recovery Effort. Filled containers are transported to processing facilities to be converted into plastic pellets.
Timeline
2010: CalRecycle created the carpet recycling program.
September 2026: Governor Gavin Newsom signed Carpet Recycling Bill AB 904.
October 2026: Harry's Carpets opened the public recycling site.
Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Weekly hours for the drop-off site.
2029: Mandatory carpet recycling begins under Bill AB 904.
Culture Shift
The opening of this site marks a shift toward sustainable waste management as California moves away from traditional disposal methods. It reflects a broader societal push for circular economic models, transitioning from a take-make-waste culture to mandatory material recovery.
Residents can now dispose of old carpet responsibly by visiting the site during operating hours from Wednesday to Saturday. This service provides a practical way for locals to comply with emerging environmental standards and keep materials out of landfills.
The takeaway
Using designated drop-off sites ensures that materials are properly processed rather than being sent to local landfills. Residents should check local guidelines to prepare their old carpet for recycling before heading to the facility.
What happens next
Mandatory recycling for all removed carpet will go into effect across California in 2029 as required by Bill AB 904.
Further reading
Learn more about sustainable household maintenance through our Home Cleaning guide.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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